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Opening Notes
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Alright, here's the deal: I was searching through Escaflowne fics to find some good AU stories, preferably finished fics. As I scanned through the list of 600 Van and Hitomi pairing stories, I realized that almost every other fanfic was about Hitomi returning to Gaia after the series.
'Gosh, people,' I thought, beginning to grow annoyed. 'Haven't you ever considered the last few words Hitomi said to Van?' I know that I'm probably not the only one who's thought this, so here I am, writing a fic for all of us that enjoy the ending and wish for the series to stay what it is – a touching tale of undying love that has no interferences from desperate fans. (Although I can sympathize with some fans that regret the series ending when it did. I, personally, loved the ending for the morality it contained. I was touched and it kind of disappoints me that people want to ruin those morals so that they can feel better.)
Anyway, I'm sorry if I offended anyone with the above comments, but it's the way I feel. I hope that despite everything, you will enjoy this fanfiction.
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it's enough– escaflowne
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"Hey Hitomi," asks Yukari slowly and carefully. I can predict her words even without the aid of the tarot cards. "Are...are you sure that you're alright?"
I give her a genuine smile. "Of course, Yukari! You know what happened, and I've already told you it's...it's enough."
Yukari nods once, trying to look satisfied, but I can detect a worried glint to her eyes that I doubt will ever go away, even years from now. "Well," she says, a little uncertainly, "I've got to go or I'll be late for work, and a pay cut is something that I really don't need." She gives me a encouraging grin, waves once, and then runs away down the sidewalk in the way of the bookstore she's just recently gotten a job at. I wave too, and then set off in the opposite direction.
I sigh, hardly even realizing where I'm going or what I'm doing.
Despite what Yukari thinks, I am fine – well, as fine as I ever will be. 'I don't think that I can ever be disappointed in the results of this past journey,' I think, looking up into the cloudlessly blue sky. 'We did the right thing...that's all that matters. Besides – we're never really apart.'
I almost start laughing at myself, but instead continue down the sidewalk, happy. I know that while I remain here on the Mystic Moon I won't ever be able to physically be in the company of any of my friends on Gaia, but I have something connecting me to them that very few people ever develop with acquaintances: there is a bonds linking us, one that will never break. Physical presence doesn't matter – we are together spiritually, and that's okay.
And whenever I start doubting myself, Van shows up with a warm, reassuring smile, and then everything's okay again.
After a few minutes, I look up and discover that my feet have led me to the school track field. I almost laugh at the true irony, but instead seat myself on the lowest row of the bleachers, gazing out at the place that holds what used to be very painful memories, memories that have instead grown to be moments I treasure.
I lean back, crossing my arms behind my head. I close my eyes and breathe in deeply, enjoying the smell of fresh air.
It's truly enough.
And I am content.
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Opening Notes
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Alright, here's the deal: I was searching through Escaflowne fics to find some good AU stories, preferably finished fics. As I scanned through the list of 600 Van and Hitomi pairing stories, I realized that almost every other fanfic was about Hitomi returning to Gaia after the series.
'Gosh, people,' I thought, beginning to grow annoyed. 'Haven't you ever considered the last few words Hitomi said to Van?' I know that I'm probably not the only one who's thought this, so here I am, writing a fic for all of us that enjoy the ending and wish for the series to stay what it is – a touching tale of undying love that has no interferences from desperate fans. (Although I can sympathize with some fans that regret the series ending when it did. I, personally, loved the ending for the morality it contained. I was touched and it kind of disappoints me that people want to ruin those morals so that they can feel better.)
Anyway, I'm sorry if I offended anyone with the above comments, but it's the way I feel. I hope that despite everything, you will enjoy this fanfiction.
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End of Opening Notes
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it's enough– escaflowne
()()()()()()()()()()()()
"Hey Hitomi," asks Yukari slowly and carefully. I can predict her words even without the aid of the tarot cards. "Are...are you sure that you're alright?"
I give her a genuine smile. "Of course, Yukari! You know what happened, and I've already told you it's...it's enough."
Yukari nods once, trying to look satisfied, but I can detect a worried glint to her eyes that I doubt will ever go away, even years from now. "Well," she says, a little uncertainly, "I've got to go or I'll be late for work, and a pay cut is something that I really don't need." She gives me a encouraging grin, waves once, and then runs away down the sidewalk in the way of the bookstore she's just recently gotten a job at. I wave too, and then set off in the opposite direction.
I sigh, hardly even realizing where I'm going or what I'm doing.
Despite what Yukari thinks, I am fine – well, as fine as I ever will be. 'I don't think that I can ever be disappointed in the results of this past journey,' I think, looking up into the cloudlessly blue sky. 'We did the right thing...that's all that matters. Besides – we're never really apart.'
I almost start laughing at myself, but instead continue down the sidewalk, happy. I know that while I remain here on the Mystic Moon I won't ever be able to physically be in the company of any of my friends on Gaia, but I have something connecting me to them that very few people ever develop with acquaintances: there is a bonds linking us, one that will never break. Physical presence doesn't matter – we are together spiritually, and that's okay.
And whenever I start doubting myself, Van shows up with a warm, reassuring smile, and then everything's okay again.
After a few minutes, I look up and discover that my feet have led me to the school track field. I almost laugh at the true irony, but instead seat myself on the lowest row of the bleachers, gazing out at the place that holds what used to be very painful memories, memories that have instead grown to be moments I treasure.
I lean back, crossing my arms behind my head. I close my eyes and breathe in deeply, enjoying the smell of fresh air.
It's truly enough.
And I am content.
()FIN()